OPERATION MANUAL

FOR
CYLINDER POSITIONER

MODEL IP200

14 Winterton Road Suite 302, 63-79 Parramatta Road

Clayton Silverwater
Victoria 3168 NSW 2128

Ph: (03) 9544 7333 Ph: (02) 9647 2432

Fax: (03) 9543 6706 Fax: (02) 9647 2599

Email: chemex@acromet.com.au Web: www.acromet.com.au

 Model IP 200 Cylinder Positioner

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1

2. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 1

3. OPERATION (Ref. Fig. 1) ................................................................................................................ 2

4. USER INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 3

5. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 4

6. DIMENSIONS (Millimeter) ................................................................................................................ 5

7. PARTIAL ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................... 6
 Model IP 200 Cylinder Positioner

MODEL IP 200
CYLINDER POSITIONER

1. INTRODUCTION

The IP 200 Positioner provides accurate and stable positioning of air cylinders used in
process control, servo control and other general industries. The unit is a compact design
for easy installation and maintenance.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Supply Pressure 3 – 7 kg/cm2

Signal Pressure 0.2 – 1 kg/cm2
Linearity Less than ± 2%
Hysteresis Less than 1%
Repeatability Less than 1%
Sensitivity Less than 1%
Air Consumption Less than 22 NL/min
Maximum Air Flow 250 NL/min (at 5 kg/cm2 supply)
Supply Pressure Variation 0.5% (at 5 ± 0.5 kg/cm2 supply)
Applicable Cylinder (mm) 50 or larger diameter;
300 or shorter stroke
Operating Temperature -5ºC – 60ºC
Response Time Refer to the chart below

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3. OPERATION (Ref. Fig. 1)

Signal pressure from the controller enters the input chamber (2). The difference in
pressure causes the diaphragms (3) to move, varying the clearance between the nozzle
and diaphragms. This changes the back pressure in the nozzle. If the force of
diaphragm (5) is greater than that of diaphragm (6), the spool (7) slides across,
permitting the supply air to enter the cylinder through OUT 1 and allowing the air in OUT
2 to exhaust. The motion of the cylinder stem is transmitted to the feedback spring (10)
through the connecting rod (9). The cylinder stem moves on until the feedback spring
force balances with the force of the input chamber (2). Consequently, the cylinder can
be positioned exactly in relation to the signal pressure. Span Adjuster 911) and Zero
Adjuster (12) are provided for the adjustment of the feedback spring.

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4. USER INFORMATION

4.1. Supply air must be dry and dust free. An SMC Mist Separator is recommended
for perfect filtration.

4.2. If the cylinder requires air line lubrication, the lubricator should be installed in
the output air lines and not in the supply air lines.

4.3. The Positioner should be protected from vibration as it may cause oscillation of
the feedback spring.

4.4. Use copper or brass tubes for pipe line arrangement and blow them out before
installation.

4.5. For slower cylinder speed, install speed control valves as illustrated below.

4.6. For faster cylinder speed, install booster relay and metering valves as illustrated
below. Metering valves control exhaust speed.

4.7. Speed control may be required when cylinder operates too fast 92 sec/full stroke
or less), to avoid overshooting or hunting.

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Cylinder does not move
when signal pressure
increases or decreases.
Cylinder only responds
intermittently to signal.
Cylinder does not operate
when signal increases past
0.2 k/cm2; or, cylinder
operates with signal of less
than 0.2 kg/cm2.
Cylinder stroke obtained is
not in relation to the input
air pressure (0.2 – 1.0
kg/cm2).
Possible Causes
Fixed orifice is clogged
Dust is restricting the
movement of spool.
Fixed orifice is clogged.
Zero Adjusting Screw is not
correctly adjusted.
Incorrect span adjustment.
Model IP 200 Cylinder Positioner
Solutions
Remove the orifice and
clean it with a pin of 0.4
mm diameter.
Clean spool and sleeve.
Clean the orifice
Loosen the lock nut and
adjust Zero point.
Remove the set screw on
the outer tube and adjust
while maintaining input
signal at 0.6 kg/cm2. The
span is adjusted by
changing number of
effective turns on the
spring. Zero adjustment
should also be checked.
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6. DIMENSIONS (Millimeter)

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7. PARTIAL ASSEMBLY

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